Because the Warriors offer more than a championship. They offer a chance at a dynasty, to be in the hunt for multiple titles. They offer him an opportunity to do something epic, as the last two years have shown the Warriors are as hyped and watched a team as it gets. They offer brotherhood, four unselfish stars with lots in common enjoying a rare run together.

Durant on the Warriors — along with Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson and Draymond Green — could be last season on steroids. It could be the kind of beautiful basketball that is fun to play and a joy to watch. It could have everyone paying attention, to love and hate, and be the team that transcends basketball culture and into mainstream interest.

Winning a title on this team, during this time, would create an echo in history, would turbo boost Durant”s already Hall of Fame credentials.

The Warriors” pitched the opportunity for Durant to be part of special. And now they wait.

With all that, it seems no one thinks he will actually leave OKC. Not now.

He is too loyal, is the common retort. If he does leave, it would be next year, so Russell Westbrook can leave, too. Few think Durant would be able to abandon his co-star and friend, whom he came up with. If they split up, it would be next year, when it couldbe a mutual decision.

That would mean Durant signing a two-year deal with a player option and leaving open the door for him to leave next year.

Per the scuttle that goes with these things: Durant is definitely interested. The sense he gave off after meeting with the Warriors on Friday is that the idea is appealing to play with guys he likes and who share his values, to be part of something potentially historic and to be in position to win title after title.

And while he said he is making a basketball decision, multiple sources said some of Durant”s people want him in the Bay Area, in a larger market and in the Silicon Valley mix. There is talk that Nike wouldn”t mind Durant with the Warriors to steal some shine from rising competitor Under Armor, who has ridden Curry and the Warriors to new heights.

Even Jay-Z, sources say, wants Durant on the Warriors.

To be sure, Durant could also get something special with the Clippers. Teaming up with Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan — in Los Angeles — would be quite the team.

Durant could surprise everyone and leave the Thunder now. But the people I talked to believe pulling the trigger will be hard for him to do, especially with Thunder representatives getting the last word after his meetings with other teams. Telling Westbrook he”s breaking up the duo will be hard. Too hard perhaps, no matter how enticing special might be.

In the end, Durant may not want all that. He may not want the hate that comes with all the attention. He may not be into all the hype. He may not want to be compared to all-time great teams. All of that is almost certain to happen if he joins the Warriors. He may prefer the simple life of OKC. He may want to beat the Warriors instead of joining them.